What are the penalty rules for gear shifting in Subject 3?
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Here are the specific penalty rules for gear shifting: Gear shifting penalty rules: Starting or driving in the wrong gear without timely correction, deduct 10 points; Prolonged mismatch between gear usage and vehicle speed causing excessively high or low engine RPM, deduct 100 points; Looking down at the gearshift while driving or failing to engage gear twice consecutively, deduct 100 points; Gear collision during shifting, deduct 10 points; Failure to smoothly shift gears as instructed, deduct 100 points; Mismatch between vehicle speed and gear, deduct 10 points. Gear and speed matching: When starting the vehicle, use 1st gear until reaching about 10 km/h then shift to 2nd gear. During normal driving, follow the principle of shifting up one gear for every 15 km/h speed increase. Shift to 3rd gear above 25 km/h, 4th gear above 40 km/h, and 5th gear above 50 km/h. When shifting gears, depress the clutch quickly and completely - press the clutch pedal all the way down in one motion. Gear collision occurs when the clutch isn't fully depressed, so simply pressing the clutch pedal completely can prevent gear collision.
When practicing the third subject at the driving school, the gear shifting section is the most prone to mistakes and point deductions. According to the regulations, if the vehicle shakes severely during gear shifting, such as violent shaking that makes the examiner uncomfortable, 10 points will be deducted; additionally, rough gear shifting, producing clunking sounds or strong jerking sensations, also results in a one-time deduction of 10 points. More seriously, engine stalling directly leads to test failure. Furthermore, speed and gear must match appropriately—high gear at low speed or low gear at high speed will both result in point deductions. A common mistake during the test is forgetting to shift up when accelerating. Coasting in neutral beyond the specified distance is also considered a violation and results in point deductions. I recommend more on-vehicle practice, especially simulating the gear shifting rhythm in test conditions, maintaining steady operation to reduce mistakes. Remembering these key points can significantly improve the pass rate and avoid unnecessary point losses.
